Patents by Inventor Wanlong Ren

Wanlong Ren has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12559215
    Abstract: A water-air interface vehicle suitable for concealed navigation. A gybing box is arranged in a hull and includes a gybing motor, a gear train, a worm wheel and worm mechanism and a base; the worm wheel and worm mechanism are connected with a shaft of the gybing motor by the gear train; the base is connected with the worm wheel and worm mechanism; the transformable sail is fixed to the base; the gybing box is connected with a reefing mechanism; the gybing box operates the transformable sail in a set attack angle range or rotates 90 degrees according to a signal sent by a control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION, SHANDONG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Kailin Li, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Zhili Hua, Gang Liu, Juan Xu
  • Publication number: 20250214691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-air interface vehicle suitable for concealed navigation. A gybing box is arranged in a hull and includes a gybing motor, a gear train, a worm wheel and worm mechanism and a base; the worm wheel and worm mechanism is connected with a shaft of the gybing motor by the gear train; the base is connected with the worm wheel and worm mechanism; the transformable sail is fixed to the base; the gybing box is connected with a reefing mechanism; the gybing box operates the transformable sail in a set attack angle range or rotates 90 degrees under the action of the reefing mechanism according to a signal sent by a control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Kailin Li, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Zhili Hua, Gang Liu, Juan Xu
  • Publication number: 20250162699
    Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of vehicles, and relates to a vehicle moving across a water-air interface. The vehicle includes a cabin base, a transformable sail, a reefing mechanism and a reefing control mechanism. By means of the reefing mechanism and the transformable sail, the present invention can freely switch between a surface navigation mode and an underwater navigation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Kailin Li, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Zhili Hua, Gang Liu, Juan Xu
  • Patent number: 12071210
    Abstract: A thrust reversal emergency jettison device for an underwater vehicle includes a thrust reversal mechanism. The thrust reversal mechanism includes a casing and a gas reaction compartment provided in the casing; the gas reaction compartment communicates with a gas passage in a shell of the casing through a gas pipe; and a bottom end cover is provided at a bottom of the gas reaction compartment, and the bottom end cover is hermetically connected with the gas reaction compartment through a cylinder mechanism, and falls off automatically when a gas pressure in the gas reaction compartment increases. Compared with the prior art, the present invention can provide a reverse thrust for an underwater vehicle in an emergency, help the underwater vehicle to ascend, and improve safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION, SHANDONG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Lu Dong, Fanpu Meng, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Gang Liu, Zhili Hua, Juan Xu
  • Publication number: 20240034448
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of subsea equipment, and specifically pertains to a thrust reversal type emergency jettison device for an underwater vehicle. A thrust reversal type emergency jettison device for an underwater vehicle, comprises a thrust reversal mechanism, the thrust reversal mechanism comprises a casing and a gas reaction compartment provided in the casing; the gas reaction compartment communicates with a gas passage in a shell of the casing through a gas pipe; and a bottom end cover is provided at a bottom of the gas reaction compartment, and the bottom end cover is hermetically connected with the gas reaction compartment through a cylinder mechanism, and falls off automatically when a gas pressure in the gas reaction compartment increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Lu Dong, Fanpu Meng, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Gang Liu, Zhili Hua, Juan Xu
  • Patent number: 11738830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic falling-off device for a self-sinking and floating type profiling float diversion shell and the diversion shell. An automatic falling-off device for a self-sinking and floating type profiling float diversion shell, comprises a locking device and an unhooking device; the locking device comprises a locking hook plate and a locking core plate; the locking hook plate is provided on one half diversion shell, and the locking core plate is fixed on another half diversion shell; a locking hook at a front end of the locking hook plate fits with a locking ring at a front end of the locking core plate for locking; the unhooking device comprises a base and a buoyancy airbag; and the base is provided below the locking hook plate, and the buoyancy airbag is mounted between the base and the locking hook plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION, SHANDONG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Lu Dong, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Gang Liu, Zhili Hua, Juan Xu
  • Publication number: 20230182869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic falling-off device for a self-sinking and floating type profiling float diversion shell and the diversion shell. An automatic falling-off device for a self-sinking and floating type profiling float diversion shell, comprises a locking device and an unhooking device; the locking device comprises a locking hook plate and a locking core plate; the locking hook plate is provided on one half diversion shell, and the locking core plate is fixed on another half diversion shell; a locking hook at a front end of the locking hook plate fits with a locking ring at a front end of the locking core plate for locking; the unhooking device comprises a base and a buoyancy airbag; and the base is provided below the locking hook plate, and the buoyancy airbag is mounted between the base and the locking hook plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION, SHANDONG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Zongrui Hao, Lu Dong, Wanlong Ren, Yue Wang, Gang Liu, Zhili Hua, Juan Xu